Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

the act of burning something

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

approval

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

involving financial matters

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

completed to perfection

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

a young female

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

possessive form of “nixon” — vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

on one occasion

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

located far away spatially

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

a failure to maintain a higher state

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

be seated

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Robert Nixon’s prophecy was fulfilled, and Mr. Derwent managed to be waited upon by Rosalie at supper.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Mrs. Pogram had often in past days spoken to Betsy of her husband’s distant relatives the Vincents, once wealthy and highly placed, then reduced to financial ruin, illness, and death, leaving this pretty blossom alone on the family tree.

accept gladly

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.

at the time that

From this reading THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE IT was late and cold when the party reached the Fountain House, and the big open fire burning in the office was a welcome sight.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Bruce party happened to sit with their backs to that table, and indeed Betsy did not expect either of her companions to recognize the girl in this place and position so remote from the spot where they had known her but slightly.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The good lady had often mentioned, as being to Rosalie’s credit, that she was without false pride or foolish reverting to the past of her luxurious childhood; and the situation had appealed to whatever was romantic in Betsy Foster’s breast.